On the recordAugust 5, 1987
The principal issue in any welfare reform proposal is whether or not it'll help people become self-sufficient and lead a full life or keep them in a state of dependency.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe principal issue in any welfare reform proposal is whether or not it'll help people become self-sufficient and lead a full life or keep them in a state of dependency.
Remarks at a White House Meeting With the House of Representatives Republican Task Force on Welfare Reform
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